THUNDER BAY, ON, April 19, 2021 — Residents of Northern Ontario are advised to be on the lookout for an elusive fugitive known only as Ace Man. Last seen wearing a green suit covered in aces, Thunder Bay authorities are offering a reward of over $5,000!
Fleeing from captivity since April 1, the hunt for Ace Man has been dubbed Catch the Ace. Now in Week 4, Thunder Bay’s Catch the Ace is a unique collaborative fundraiser presented by United Way of Thunder Bay and the Port Arthur Rotary. Proceeds from the raffle support vital local charities including:
- Shelter House
- Roots to Harvest
- The Dew Drop Inn
- Our Kids Count
Don’t miss your chance to catch one of the region’s Most Wanted! Buy tickets before 8 PM Thursday for your chance to claim a reward consisting of a growing Weekly Prize and a Progressive Jackpot with a Guaranteed Minimum payout of $5,000!
Tickets start at just $10:
- 10 tickets for $10
- 60 Tickets for $20
- 200 Tickets for $40 – most popular
- 500 Tickets for $80 – best value
WHEN YOU WIN, OUR COMMUNITY WINS!
All monies raised will go towards funding various programs and initiatives that support the immediate needs of local people and families to ensure that they have access to food, housing, clothing, counselling services, transportation, and more.
Included among the organizations selected to benefit from the proceeds of Catch the Ace:
OUR KIDS COUNT
Our Kids Count (OKC) is a community development organization which builds stronger families and inclusive communities by enhancing people’s lives through personal growth and development. Our core funding is aimed at fostering the health and development of children ages 6 and under. Through other funding sources and community partnerships, OKC provides support to individuals of all ages – men, women, youth (6-12), teens and families with children. We also provide the Big Brothers Big Sisters program which delivers a one to one mentoring program which ensures that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
ROOTS TO HARVEST
Roots to Harvest uses food as a tool to connect people to one another and build belonging and dignity through meaningful programs, initiatives and advocacy. Through supportive employment on urban farms, food literacy programs in high schools and immersive food skills in the kitchen, Roots to Harvest works hard to make sure that there is always room at the table for everyone.
SHELTER HOUSE
Shelter House Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay Emergency Shelter Inc.) provides barrier-free sleeping accommodations for 62 men, women and youth, 365 days of the year. Our organization and facility practice non-partisan views and are tolerant of individuals who are often discarded by society. We believe everyone has tremendous potential. Only in working together can we create a positive change in the lives of those we serve. Community is at the heart of our mission—providing basic needs, dignity and comfort to people living in poverty and stimulate action to address the root cause of homelessness. We support our community through four programs: Emergency Shelter, Feeding Program, Street Outreach Service, Kwae Kii Win Harm-Reduction Focused Transitional Housing.
THE DEW DROP INN (ST. ANDREW’S SOUP KITCHEN)
The Dew Drop Inn (St. Andrew’s Soup Kitchen) has been feeding the hungry in Thunder Bay for 40 years now. During the pandemic we offer a safe and welcoming environment where hungry men, women and children can access two meal options with no questions asked and they are treated with respect and dignity. We are firm believers that everyone deserves a good meal and we strive to be the best we can be. The Dew Drop Inn relies on the support of the community and we simply could not do what we do without that support.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED THURSDAY
Deadline to play is 8 PM THURSDAY, for your chance to win the Weekly Prize and, if you catch that elusive Ace of Spades, you’ll also win the Progressive Jackpot, with a guaranteed minimum payout of $5,000!
Then visit the Catch the Ace website to see if you’re a winner! Or check out the United Way Facebook page on Friday, where the lucky winner will be announced.
GOOD LUCK and THANK YOU for supporting LOCAL CHARITIES!
Raffle License Lottery # RAF1201852
